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Stanford

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Meaning

"Stony Ford Crossing"

Primarily a toponymic surname used as a given name, derived from an English place-name meaning stony river crossing.

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Popularity History of Stanford

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#7647Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#7647

Stanford was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+3000

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Stanford Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Stanford.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Stanford

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Stanford, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length8 letters

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